David George quote, May 6, 2026

General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz · May 6, 2026 · Essay, The "AI Job Apocalypse" Is a Complete Fantasy

Here’s the thing, though: precedent (and intuition) shows that when the cost of a powerful input falls, the economy does not politely stand still.

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Said by: David George, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
Where: The "AI Job Apocalypse" Is a Complete Fantasy
Topics: Economics
Company: Andreessen Horowitz
Source: a16z.com/the-ai-job-apocalypse-is-a-complete-fantasy/

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